Dear Kent State University Community, Like you, I have been shocked and outraged by the scenes of violence, death and destruction in Israel and the Gaza Strip following the terrorism and warfare that began this past Saturday. Scenes of adults, children and the elderly being kidnapped, bombed, held hostage and dug out of rubble remind us of the toll of historic hatreds, suspicions and rage fueled by exactly these kinds of terrible occurrences. During moments such as these, I urge all of us to practice and follow our Kent State core values, including kindness and respect in all we do, coup...
Don Pearson’s extensive career in medical librarianship first began when he graduated with two bachelor’s degrees in Computer Science and Russian Language and Literature. In his role as webmaster and technology specialist at Mount Carmel Health Sciences Library, Pearson decided he wanted to pursue additional education in the health sciences.
Kent State University kicked off its highly anticipated Mental Health Campaign on Tuesday, Oct. 10, with the message to Reduce the Stigma, Seek Help and Refer a Flash. The two-hour kickoff event, held in the Kent Student Center Ballroom, was well attended by the university community. A mental health discussion was held with licensed therapist Kier Gaines and Angelique Daniels, director of marketing research and strategy in the Division of University Communications and Marketing, who asked questions that were submitted by students, faculty and staff. The ca...
EHHS grad Angie Hattery, MEd, was named Teacher of the Month at Marlington High School in Canton, Ohio. Hattery received her Bachelor of arts from the University of Mount Union, and her master's degree in Higher Eucational Administration from Kent State. --Photo courtesy The Canton Repository ...
The Kent State University at Ashtabula Student Nurses Association (SNA) will host a community-wide Trunk-or-Treat on campus on Thursday, Oct. 26, from 5-7 p.m. in the Robert S. Morrison Hall west parking lot. The event is open to everyone in the Ashtabula community and children are welcome to dress up for this trick-or-treat “trial run”. Members of the campus community are volunteering to set up decorated “trunks” for display and for passing out treats, with a prize going to the best decorated trunk. Robert S. Morrison Hall is located on the west end of campus, 3300 Lake Road West, As...
Join us Saturday, Oct. 28, at Noon for a Halloween cemetery tour! You'll walk through the Lake View Cemetery and visit its most famous graves sites, including Wade Chapel and more! Enjoy an afternoon experiencing the breathtaking views and learning Cleveland's great history. The event will cover approximately 1-1.5 miles of walking over the course of 90 to 120 minutes. Plus, proceeds from the event support the Greater Cleveland Alumni Chapter Scholarship.
This event is SOLD OUT.
Across the Kent State system, we have the opportunity to bring the world to our campuses, as well as to encourage our students, faculty and staff to engage with the world. The following objectives will guide the university in its efforts on this front:
